Methaqualone Sulfate from Japan
Methaqualone sulfate salt provides stability for the sedative methaqualone (INN) with its characteristic pyrimidine ring. Falls under HTS 2933.55.00.00 per salts thereof provision for named heterocyclic compounds with nitrogen hetero-atoms. Used exclusively in certified lab settings.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Use child-resistant packaging per CPSC; provide batch DMF if pharma-related
• Pitfall: failing to specify counterion results in base classification